Fun DriveSunday 6th May 2018

Sponsored RideMonday 7th May 2018

What We Raise Money For...

In 2018 we will be supporting The British Heart Foundation and Dementia Support South Lincs.

In 2017 we had our best year ever with over 250 riders - with plenty of space for more.

We were able to distribute £1,200 to each of the four parish churches and also to Cancer Research UK

THE GRAND RAFFLE!

Will be drawn at 3.30pm

The Grand Raffle for the event, which features some phenomenal prizes, will be drawn at 3.30 pm on the day of the ride.

CLICK HERE for details of all the other fantastic prizes to be won for as little as £1.

The Bythams with Creeton & Careby Sponsored Ride

This event offers a unique opportunity for riders to enjoy a day’s riding in one of the most beautiful parkland settings, totally free from traffic.

Organised by the parishioners of the four local churches, the ride includes a choice of three routes of 8, 12 or 15 miles long through the grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle which is near Bourne in Lincolnshire. The event is held by the kind permission of the Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust Ltd.

All the rides are within the grounds – entirely off public roads with tranquil parkland tracks, woods and views of the lake and castle. It is well marshalled and clearly signposted with St John Ambulance present to assist with any incidents.

Each of the routes has been drawn up with the help of the estate manager, himself a keen horseman and allows the opportunity for those who wish to practise over the optional jumps from the now defunct Hunter Trial course which used to take place in the park. These are located some way into the rides allowing the horses to warm up before facing such a challenge.

There is ample space for horseboxes of all sizes in the Gymkhana field where all the routes start and finish and where hot and cold refreshments are available alongside the secretary’s tent.

A rest and refreshment stop is located mid way along the rides where refreshments for riders are provided including home made cakes provided by local parishioners. Toilets are also available here.

All who have ridden the various routes comment on the peace and tranquillity of a truly spectacular setting with the enormous benefit of being totally traffic free, each ride being completely contained within the park itself. Even inclement weather doesn’t dampen their enthusiasm.

While providing a unique opportunity to the equestrian community, the main function of the event is to raise much needed funds to support the fabric of our four local churches. All monies raised are divided equally between the churches as well as an external charity chosen in turn by each of the churches. These have included The Lincolnshire Air Ambulance, the St Matthew Housing Trust, Homestart, MIND, The Carers Sitter Service among many others.

The event takes place on the May Day bank holiday Monday between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm, with the latest start for the 14 mile route and jumps at 1.00pm. Entries can be taken on the day or prior to the event by contacting the secretary as detailed.

A rosette is available for every entrant on completion of the ride with prizes for the largest amount of sponsorship money raised for the churches by both adults and those 16 years and under.

The Grand Raffle for the event, which features some phenomenal prizes, will be drawn at 3.30 pm on the day of the ride.

PHOTOGRAPHS

An official photographer will be present on the Monday for the ride, from whom photographs can be purchased on the day or direct from their website after the event. There will also be an amateur photographer at both the Drive and the Ride. These photos will be available on our FACEBOOK page within a few days of the events.We would be more than happy to provide you with the original by email, however we would appreciate a small donation which will go towards this years chosen charity.

Some information about The Charities

In previous years, we have only supported one charity, which has been chosen by the organizing committee, with them receiving the same amount as that given to each of our local churches.

In 2018, it has been decided to split this amount, with the majority going to a national charity, The British Heart Foundation for this year, but with a smaller proportion being given to a smaller, perhaps less well known, local charity.

In 2018, this charity will be Dementia Support South Lincs, details of what they do are given below.

The British Heart Foundation

Their mission is to win the fight against cardiovascular disease and their vision is a world in which people do not die prematurely or suffer from cardiovascular disease.The British Heart Foundations is the UK's number one heart charity and through 50 years of funding cutting edge research they have already made a big difference to the lives of many people.

However, the landscape of heart disease is changing. More people survive a heart attack than ever before, and that combined with an ageing population means more people are now living with heart disease and need the BHF’s help. This has resulted in a review of the Foundations strategic approach. This new strategy will give a powerful focus in the fight for every heartbeat, and enable them to lead the fight against cardiovascular disease more effectivelyToday, the Foundation are funding thousands of research projects around the UK that are fighting heart disease as well as helping millions of people every year with up to date information about heart disease so the UK public are better informed. Great efforts are made to protect heart health and fight for better services for heart patients, as well as taking the fight to politicians, government officials, workplaces and schools.

Dementia Support South Lincs

Dementia Support South Lincs supports around 200 families in South Lincolnshire, helping to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and their cares and reduce the sense of social isolation associated with the condition.

Their services include one-to-one advice and information, emotional support from our memory health care worker and peer support at monthly meetings where members can share experiences or take part in an activity.

They also have a very active group of younger people with dementia, who enjoy getting together every month for a pub lunch.By providing services alongside campaigning locally they ensure that care for people with dementia is an integrated part of the community in which we live, and broaden their reach beyond support for those who they provide direct services too. These links are key to creating a dementia-friendly community.